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Safest Cities in Normandy

Top 85 cities ranked by safest cities

Safest Cities — Normandy

2 Verneuil-sur-Avre 1.3 per 1K
3 La Ferté-Macé 1.3 per 1K
5 Valognes 1.3 per 1K
6 Honfleur 1.3 per 1K
7 Harfleur 1.3 per 1K
8 Sainte-Adresse 1.3 per 1K
9 Eu 1.3 per 1K
10 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf 1.3 per 1K
11 Bihorel 1.3 per 1K
12 Carentan 1.3 per 1K
13 Petit-Couronne 1.3 per 1K
14 Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon 1.3 per 1K
15 Darnétal 1.3 per 1K
16 Ouistreham 1.3 per 1K
17 Falaise 1.3 per 1K
18 Avranches 1.3 per 1K
19 Grand-Couronne 1.3 per 1K
20 Ifs 1.3 per 1K
21 Les Andelys 1.3 per 1K
22 Coutances 1.3 per 1K
23 Dives-sur-Mer 1.3 per 1K
24 Agneaux 1.3 per 1K
25 Saint-Valery-en-Caux 1.3 per 1K
26 La Glacerie 1.3 per 1K
27 Douvres-la-Délivrande 1.3 per 1K
28 Pacy-sur-Eure 1.3 per 1K
29 Saint-Marcel 1.3 per 1K
30 Neufchâtel-en-Bray 1.3 per 1K
31 Le Trait 1.3 per 1K
32 Querqueville 1.3 per 1K
33 Trouville-sur-Mer 1.3 per 1K
34 Pont-Audemer 1.3 per 1K
35 Malaunay 1.3 per 1K
36 Le Tréport 1.3 per 1K
37 Cléon 1.3 per 1K
38 Pavilly 1.3 per 1K
39 Condé-sur-Noireau 1.3 per 1K
40 Le Mesnil-Esnard 1.3 per 1K
41 Gournay-en-Bray 1.3 per 1K
42 Colombelles 1.3 per 1K
43 Gaillon 1.3 per 1K
44 Vernon 1.3 per 1K
45 Argentan 1.3 per 1K
46 Tourlaville 1.3 per 1K
48 Louviers 1.3 per 1K
49 Saint-Lô 1.3 per 1K
50 Fécamp 1.3 per 1K
51 Le Petit-Quevilly 1.3 per 1K
52 Mont-Saint-Aignan 1.3 per 1K
53 Hérouville-Saint-Clair 1.3 per 1K
54 Lisieux 1.3 per 1K
55 Flers 1.3 per 1K
56 Le Grand-Quevilly 1.3 per 1K
57 Cherbourg 1.3 per 1K
59 Sotteville-lès-Rouen 1.3 per 1K
60 Alençon 1.3 per 1K
61 Dieppe 1.3 per 1K
62 Évreux 1.3 per 1K
63 Caen 1.3 per 1K
64 Rouen 1.3 per 1K
65 Barentin 1.3 per 1K
66 Lillebonne 1.3 per 1K
67 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf 1.3 per 1K
68 Déville-lès-Rouen 1.3 per 1K
69 Yvetot 1.3 per 1K
70 Oissel-sur-Seine 1.3 per 1K
71 Mondeville 1.3 per 1K
72 Gisors 1.3 per 1K
73 Bernay 1.3 per 1K
74 Maromme 1.3 per 1K
75 Bolbec 1.3 per 1K
76 Le Havre 1.3 per 1K
77 Bois-Guillaume 1.3 per 1K
78 Val-de-Reuil 1.3 per 1K
79 Granville 1.3 per 1K
80 Vire 1.3 per 1K
81 Canteleu 1.3 per 1K
82 Bayeux 1.3 per 1K
83 Montivilliers 1.3 per 1K
84 Octeville 1.3 per 1K
85 Elbeuf 1.3 per 1K

The safest cities in Normandy have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf leads with just 1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf has just 1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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